In this episode, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Birb, the Empress of West Ham and BD and growth expert at OtterSec. She told us about the importance of vibes in crypto culture, the role of business development in the industry, and the birth and growth of the West Ham community. Birb shared her journey through crypto to finding purpose at OtterSec. We also discussed the importance of UX in the adoption of Layer 2 solutions and what the winner will have to acheive to domiante the crypto space.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:00 The Importance of Crypto Culture

06:36 The Birth and Growth of West Ham

09:28 The Power of Group Chats in Crypto

10:20 The Value of Building Connections in Crypto

12:40 Preparing for ETH Denver

14:08 Tips for Navigating ETH Denver

19:22 Birb's Journey in Crypto

24:05 The Role of Business Development in Crypto

28:13 The Positive Sum Game of Crypto

29:34 The Importance of Incentives in Airdrops and Point Systems

37:06 The Legacy and Future of ICOs

40:49 The Perceived Value of Airdrops and Free Money in Crypto

41:48 The Importance of Product Value and User Engagement

42:17 The Role of Business Development in Crypto

45:02 The Basics of Security Auditing

48:22 Choosing an Auditor

50:15 War Stories and Lessons Learned

52:38 The Role of Security in Crypto

56:00 The Impact of Bitcoin ETF

57:37 The Performance and Reception of Bitcoin ETF

58:58 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum

01:02:56 The Importance of User Experience in L2 Solutions

01:07:50 Improving Vibes in the Crypto Space

01:16:22 Lightning Round

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